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Keep in mind your goal as a seller is to maximize the return on what is most likely your largest investment. “A listing agent is a trusted, knowledgeable ally who can help you navigate the home-selling process with expert advice and smart strategies to maximize your sale and profit,” advises the experts at Trulia. Do yourself and your bank account a favor. Start early, seek and vet out referrals, then do your homework to find an experienced real estate agent who can lead you through the selling process.
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The 5 Best-Kept
Secrets for Increasing Privacy on Your
Property If your property lacks the privacy you need, you’ll be glad to know there are plenty of options for reducing sightlines, blocking noise, and creating a more serene home for your family. With the right plan in place, you might never want to move!
5 Secrets for Increasing Privacy 1. Install a privacy fence. If you’re in a neighborhood where your backyard is exposed to the houses next to and behind you, then you probably feel a little like you’re living in a glass castle. Sure, you might have a nice backyard, but every time you go outside to relax, you have this creeping suspicion that somebody is watching you. (And if you have nosy neighbors, you might not even be able to read a book or enjoy a glass of wine with your spouse without being interrupted.)
The easiest way to create privacy is by installing a privacy fence. There are a variety of options here, but USA made vinyl fencing, like the PVC panels from Duramax, are always a good choice. You can go with full privacy fences that prevent people from peering into your yard, or semi-privacy fences that have small gaps in between the pickets. This latter option provides significant privacy at a distance, but also allows some light to peek through.
2. Use privacy screens. If you already have a chain link fence installed in your backyard, you don’t have to tear it down. There are other ways to achieve greater privacy without starting over from scratch. One option is to add a privacy screen to your exposed fence. Privacy screens are inexpensive and durable. Typically made from a weather-resistant mesh fabric, the material simply attaches to the fence and clips on the posts. It prevents 80-90 percent visibility. Another option is to purchase plastic slats that fit vertically through the fence links. However, this option doesn’t look quite as good and is prone to deteriorating with high winds and inclement weather.
3. Plant strategic landscaping. If you’re looking for the most attractive and effective solution, you should think about improving your landscaping. In fact, the right landscaping can totally change the feel of your entire property (particularly when you have neighbors close by). For starters, think about how you can landscape along the property line to reduce sightlines. Ideally, you want some type of evergreen tree or shrub that grows fast and thick. There are several species that can grow as much as two feet per year. For a fast solution, give these a try. Another option is to install a trellis or privacy panel in front of the area where you spend the most time (like a patio or deck). You can
then grow ivy or install hanging plants to give yourself some extra protection.
4. Build a fountain. While the primary goal is typically reducing visibility, you also have to be cognizant of sound. This includes both noise pollution outside of your property, as well as the prevention of noise leaving your property (like private conversations you have on your back patio). You can address both of these issues in one fell swoop by building a fountain. Fountains do an effective job of creating a calming, ambient sound that neutralizes outside noises and makes you feel at peace. It can also mute private conversations that happen in your backyard and prevent nosey neighbors from listening in on you. For best results, install fountains near your property line and/or alongside areas where you spend a lot of time in your yard.
5. Use blinds and shutters. If you don’t already have blinds and shutters in your house, you should consider adding them. Something like plantation shutters are great because of how easy they are to open and close. If you want something hands-free and “smart,” you could install programmable sunshades that automatically go up and down based on the time of day. Your home should be the safest place in the world. It’s a place where you deserve to relax and unwind without having to worry about who’s watching or what other people think. By taking a proactive approach to privacy, you’ll enjoy your house so much more. Invest in these upgrades sooner rather than later! (worldpropertyjournal.com/press-releases)
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Adirondack Properties By
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GLEBUS REALTY 1399 US Route 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Gary Glebus
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Call 518-791-0075 (Mobile) or 518-532-7191 (Office) $275,000
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3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Walk to beach, launch yourboat at town dock, walk to town park.
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Overlooking Lake Champlain Your family compound, ATV trails, small & big game hunting
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16 Acres, sugar orchard, pasture for your horse, short drive to Lake Champlain.
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Furnished Alta Log Lakefront Home 130’ on Lake Champlain, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, hardwood flooring, stone patio, dock, boat.
5 bedrooms 4 baths, ideal family home near all amenities in town, operating now as a B& B or Airnb.
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Crown Point - Federal Style Home
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Custom Built Log Home
80 Acres in the Adirondack Park
Very private setting in the woods with outstanding Mt. Views.
In Town. 2 bedrooms, walk to school, shops & restaurants and public beach, garage, town water & sewer.
Near High Peaks region of the Adirondacks,near Dix Wilderness Hiking Trail, state land with ponds & river access.
on 6.5 acres with additional 19 acres you can purchase with 2500’ on the Little Ausable River.
for building your Log Home on the this cleared site. wildlife galore, Asking $95,000.
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to Johnson Pond in the town of North Hudson, near the High Peaks!. Off grid.
4 bedrooms, 2 baths, heated in-ground pool, hot tub, 2 car garage, plus 36’ x 40’ detached garage.
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Fixer Upper, 2 bedrooms, monitor heat, fenced yard, basement.
18 Acres - On Your Way to Gore Mt. Ski Center in the town of Chester build your vacation home here in the Adirondack Park.
Views of Schroon Lake On 151 Acres Short drive to Adirondack public beach, make this vacation retreat, hiking & nature lovers paradise!
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Million Dollar Views of Lake Champlain & the Green Mts. of Vermont. 1500’ rd ft.
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100 Anthony Way, Schenectady • $685,000
6630 Fuller Station Rd, Guilderland • $1,750,000
A gorgeous center hall Colonial built by Marini Homes. This young, well-kept, one-owner home is full of stunning features. A gourmet eat-in kitchen with all the top appliances and an island with seating opens up to a dining area for family meals or entertaining guests. The 3-sided fireplace between the dining area and the kitchen is sure to wow!
Beautifully Manicured Property in the heart of Guilderland is your view as you drive up the winding driveway. Park in the heated and well-kept 3 car attached garage or pull up front to brick paved walkway into the grand entryway of this custom designed and carefully planned out craftsman style home. Walk into a magnificent living room, gourmet kitchen.
4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2570 Sq. Ft.
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669 Mooney Road, Worchester • $279,900
85 Pruyn Hill Road, Halfmoon • $349,900
A charming ranch in a secluded area that offers privacy and comfort for new owners. This home features stunning wood work, two hot tubs (one in an outdoor covered space and one in a heated and insulated shed), a huge garage, a unique country kitchen featuring statement backsplash, and much more. On a little over 6 acres, there is plenty of room for work and play. This home can be adjusted to fit several styles and uses. Come take a look at this unique and beautiful property!
A beautiful and unique property that is currently being used as a 2-family, but could be easily transitioned into a one-family or in-law apartment one-family home. In a great location set on just under 1.5 acres, this property borders the gorgeous Fairways of Halfmoon golf course. Just 15 minutes to Global Foundries and a 25minute ride to the airport, the property is centrally located and easily accessible for travel. Surrounded by a wooded landscape and ample amounts of yard.
2 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 2,300 Sq. Ft.
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Serving the Entire Capital Region 2390 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 Office: 518-861-7030 • www.cmfox.com
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705 Loeber Road, Guilderland • $229,900
Upon walking up to this full porch home with lots of landscaping, your eyes are drawn to the classic white house, black trim and red door. You can feel how the owner took incredible care of it. Around the corner you will find off street parking w/ detached garage and amazing yard. Lots of storage above garage. Large living room.
Welcome to the heart of Guilderland. Enjoy an incredible yard, great ranch where your imagination can soar to new heights. Come see this home with so much potential to make yours. This is an estate with no PCDS. All other docs are listed. House will clear of all items at time of close. Home is sold as is.
4 Bedrooms | 1.1 Baths | 1687 Sq. Ft.
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1190 Peaceable Street, Charlton • $464,900
6 Loon Lake Heights Rd, Chester • $799,900
Great country setting on a 2.2 acre lot with long paved driveway to your well maintained home. 2 car detached garage with work space. Seller upgraded most outside landscaping and back porch. Beautiful wood exterior and interior with 2 fire places, loft space upstairs overlooking family room, downstairs master with en-suite.
Welcome to your new lake house, everything is brand new! Just move into this fully furnished Lincoln log home. New deck with stairs, the basement is walkout and has a family room, full bathroom all plumbed and ready for you to add your own touch. Plenty of storage, utility, and another bedroom. Lots of room to relax from a day on the lake. Your own private beach and dock is just a short walk from your home. Private association with picnic tables, lots of beachfront and private dock.
4 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2570 Sq. Ft.
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Cell: 518-929-4475
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4 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 3,800 Sq. Ft.
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245 Posson Road, Norwich, NY 13815 www.PossonRealty.net Kara L. Posson-Reed • Lic.Assoc. Broker • 607-316-6597 – Kara cell Herkimer County Farm 493 Acres
Herkimer County. Freestall operation. Double 10 herringbone parlour. Main freestall has 265 cow stalls. Second freestall with 60 stalls. 40×72 barn with calf pens. Older style dairy barn with 115 stalls. Asking $1,650,000 Chenango County 38 +/- Acres
Chenango County, NY South of Sherburne. Mostly woods. Some open. Excellent for hunting & recreation. Stream on property. Quiet area and maintained road. Close to schools, shopping, hospitals, etc. Asking $78,000
Hobby Farm w/ House 7.5 Acres
Riverfront Camp
Chenango County 98 Acres
Chenango Cty 10 Acres / Commerical
7.5 acres of land with fenced pasture, room for gardening and entertaining. 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, dining, family room with fireplace/pellet stove, living room, dining room and laundry room. Asking $175,000
Home has drilled well and septic system. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, laundry and family room with view of the river. Building that was once used as a guest camp. Plenty of lawn space for gardening and entertaining. Asking $85,000
Chenango County, NY Between Binghamton and Utica. 98 acres of land. Excellent hunting. 14+/- acres tillable, 25+/acres pasture, balance woods. Asking $147,000
10 acres with sizable road frontage on a well-traveled road. The property must be seen to appreciate commercial possibilities. Call for details. Asking $129,000
Madison Cty. Cert. Organic Dairy Farm
Lee Ctr. Dairy Farm 140 Acres
96 Acre Farmland In Norwich
Certified Organic all grass fed dairy farm with transferable milk market. 326 acres with fenced pastures. Farm sits nice with all acreage surrounding the farm. Lots of road frontage on both sides. Two story barn, hay storage. Asking $850,000
Farm is located in Lee Center NY. Just a few minutes from Rome, an hour to Syracuse and 30 minutes to Utica. 140 acres of good tillable and pasture land. Currently in alfalfa, grass and corn. 2 story conventional barn. Asking $535,000
96 acres total. Two tax parcels. Can easily be sold as 3 parcels. Land grows excellent corn, soybeans and hay. Good investment opportunity. Located on State Highway 12 Norwich. Asking $500,000
Chenango County Spacious Lot
Chenango County, NY Located in the beautiful Aurora Hills just minutes from Norwich. 4.494 surveyed acres. This property is in a very nice development. There are spacious lots and beautiful homes and the area is quite peaceful. Asking $46,900
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Nearly everything in your home can now be linked through Wi-Fi, allowing you to control functions like temperature, music, and security systems all through an app. While this type of freedom and flexibility can make your home more convenient and efficient, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the number of smart devices on the market. A few simple things to keep in mind can go a long way toward helping you set up the right smart home experience so you can enjoy all the smart devices you’ve purchased over the years. Connecting devices and making sure they’re working properly can be a frustration for some people. Just being connected is important to millions, for a variety of reasons. Demand is coming from renters and homeowners alike. An average of 44% of renters1 say they would have a greater interest in a future rental if smart home products were provided as amenities. This is true across a wide range of connected products. Connected door locks, security and HVAC systems are the most popular items, with more than half of renters voicing a preference for these features. There are several other home gadgets and devices that people are looking to connect and making sure they’re connected properly is important to keeping your home as smart as possible. Smart Televisions- Smart televisions are an easy place to start in regards to smart devices, and the set-up often takes just a few minutes. Most televisions come ready to connect to your Wi-Fi, and you can simply download streaming services apps directly to your set. With this connectivity you should avoid the need to buy additional and expensive accessories for streaming content, as most operating systems are now built directly into the TV itself. Simply connect to your Wi-Fi with a reliable, secure password and download some apps to get started. Smart Thermostats- Smart thermostats are also quite popular today, and they are a good investment for a new home. These devices enable 16
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you to adjust your home’s temperature remotely, and this allows you to warm up or cool down your house even before you walk in the door. This works because the smart thermostat is connected remotely via your smartphone, and in addition to setting the temperature remotely you can also check and adjust energy consumption in real-time, no matter where you are. This helps to save money over time since you’ll be able to turn off air conditioners you mistakenly left on or turn down the heat if you’re not home. Newer model devices allow you to learn your schedule habits and adjust the temperature without your direct input. Some can even detect when you are coming home and automatically set your temperature to your preference when you are within a specified range. Installation can be as easy as watching a video tutorial, app or even a YouTube video from the manufacturer. But before making any purchase be sure the one you’re interested in is fully compatible with your home’s wiring, furnace, and air conditioning units. Boosting Internet Connections- Finally, smart home or connected devices really have no use unless they have a strong internet connection. However, what can you do if you have slow or poor internet strength and speed, or if you have a large house and your internet signal doesn’t fully reach all areas of the house? The first step is to make sure your router is located in a centralized place within your home. Since Wi-Fi signals don’t travel well through dense objects like concrete, metal and wood, the more walls your signal has to move through, the more strength it loses. Just a simple move of the router
to another location can solve many signal strength and coverage issues. If you are not able to centralize your router, then there are some additional options that can help. If your router fails to provide every corner of your home with adequate Wi-Fi coverage, mesh network systems and Wi-Fi 6 routers are potentially great ways to strengthen your Wi-Fi signal and fix dead spots in your home. But which one is best for you? Mesh systems are really designed to solve poor signal coverage that can reduce your internet strength. Before making an investment in a mesh Wi-Fi system, it’s wise to first check to see if you have any signal strength issues in the places where you need to use Wi-Fi. There are some great Wi-Fi speed test systems, or apps like the Ookla Speed Test, that you can use to check your signal strength at various places within your home. You might be surprised how much signal loss you have as you move further away from your router. Based on the speed test results you can make the right decision for your situation. Sometimes, your signal strength issues can be caused by using routers that are just out of date and not ready to handle the demands of today’s streaming, gaming and smart product use. Another great solution is a Wi-Fi 6 router that is offered by many manufacturers today. Wi-Fi 6 systems can extend the range in the home, transmit data faster, and through their multiple processors they can process signals from different sources simultaneously. About The Author: Scott McKinley is AVP, Premium Technical Support for Pocket Geek Home. For more information visit www.pocketgeekhome.com.
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8200 Seneca Turnpike, Clinton $500 Opportunity to lease professional space! Highly visible location. 2 large offices available leased separately or together! Lease includes utilities, central air, reception/waiting area, access to a general use kitchen. Ample parking with back dock. Bright & clean. Ideal professional business space!! MLS#S1380772
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Promote your listing on hundreds of property websites in one shot. We’ll post your listing on all the major portals via ListHub and also directly to Realtor.com, Zillow (coming soon), Homes.com, Rental Beast and more.
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Great Sacandaga Lake! | 55 Ft. HRBR Permit | $345,000 Looking for Waterfront on the Great Sacandaga? Check out this Town of Northampton, fully Over 1000 sq.ft of living space, the 30 x 32 garage provides plenty of storage. Front porch furnished 2-3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath year-round cottage with HUGE garage! This property is and back patio to relax and BBQ and lawns to play in the back and across the street is PLENready to go! Easy to move right into. Short walk or drive to Northville! TY of play area on your 55 Ft HHBR permit! The waterfront is suitable for deep water boat docking, the fireplace is ready for your lakefront campfires and picnic fun! Full basement with FHA furnace, drilled well, private septic with leach field. The beautiful new addition can be enjoyed as a great room. A wall of closets offers plenty of storage. The The mechanicals have been updated, Drilled well, modern septic, roof 5yrs old, newer furclassic knotty pine kitchen adds to the charm. There is a full bath w/shower on the main nace. Full basement, 100 Amp Circuit breakers. floor and a half bath up between the two bedrooms. Main floor also has a den or office that This is a ADK Realty exclusive listing. Preapproval letters or Proof of Funds document required to view. is currently set up as a 3rd bedroom!
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